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Pink Villa
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
23 Iravai Moodu OTT Release: When and where to watch Teja starrer Telugu social drama online
23 Iravai Moodu was released on May 16, 2025, and opened to positive reviews and critical acclaim at the box office. The social drama was touted as a hard-hitting watch since it paid homage to three huge massacres in real life, which happened between 1991 and 1997. The film is now all set for an OTT release. When and where to watch 23 Iravai Moodu Telugu drama 23 Iravai Moodu has begun streaming on ETV Win starting from June 27. The OTT giant announced the same via a post on their X handle. Sharing a poster of the film, they wrote 'Money, caste, those who don't have any of these get justice?#23IravaiMoodu streaming now. On @etvwin.' Official trailer and plot of 23 Iravai Moodu The film's storyline is inspired by three distinct real-life tragedies. These are the 1991-Tsunduru massacre, the 1993-Chilakaluripeta bus burning incident, and the 1997 car bomb blast in Hyderabad. The movie, at its very core, questions the themes of dignity, justice, and social reform, while pitching an outcry for bold and thought-provoking realities. Speaking about the plot, it revolves around a man named Sagar who dreams of a peaceful life with his love Susheela. In an attempt to earn more money quickly, he unexpectedly becomes a part of a huge crime where he sets a bus on fire unknowingly, killing all 23 people in it. Upon realising his misdeed, he is shaken with regret and guilt as he silently hopes for some kind of redemption and release coming his way. The film stars Teja, Tanmai, Jhansi, Pawon Ramesh, Thagubothu Ramesh, and Praneeth in key roles. It is written, directed, and produced by Raj Rachakonda under the banner of Studio 99. Mark K Robin has composed the musical score.
Daily Mirror
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Victoria Beckham's plan to avoid Brooklyn feud drama in new Netflix series
EXCLUSIVE: Victoria Beckham will reportedly not address the ongoing Beckham family feud in her upcoming Netflix series as she wants to 'shy away from family drama' The Beckham family feud has had us gripped but if you thought that Victoria was going to address the strained relations in her upcoming Netflix show, you're going to be disappointed. Our sources tell us the Spice Girl will stay clear of the row in her hotly-anticipated reality series. 'It's already causing deep upset within the family so Posh has vowed not to allow details of the personal matter to be aired on TV to escalate any issues,' says our insider. Mum-of-four Victoria, 51, has had camera crews following her in recent months as part of a multi million pound deal with Netflix. The show focuses on her fashion achievements and career as well as balancing family life. During filming for the series, divisions have opened between eldest son Brooklyn, 26, wife Nicole, 30, his brother Romeo, 22, and his parents. It's seen Brooklyn avoid all dad David's recent 50th celebrations. 'Cameras have been following Victoria for nine months,' explained the source. 'They have footage for potential use where Brooklyn and Nicole were present. They also have it from David's parties and moments building up to the celebrations. It is unclear whether they will feature in the Netflix show.' Victoria and David celebrated his 50th birthday surrounded by his loving family and A-list pals at events in London, the Cotswolds and Paris. But for each of those big get togethers Brooklyn and his wife were absent. The Netflix insider says that 'as far as we are aware' Brooklyn will feature in the show, as Victoria references her motherhood journey - but the family rift will be left alone. An insider said: 'The drama within the family will not be addressed in any significant way. This has elements of a reality series, but it is not going to be the Real Housewives Of Beckham Manor! Cameras have followed Victoria around over the last few months, so to viewers it may become evident who was there and who was not.' David's own production company Studio 99 is making the show so the Beckhams have a lot of control over the project. 'David and Victoria want Brooklyn in their lives and would feel they'd not behaved fairly to air any dirty laundry in a show like this. Their stance is that they will shy away from any of these matters.' A clip for the upcoming series showed Posh explaining her decision to pivot from a successful music career into fashion. Teasing some of the drama which audiences are expected to see this autumn, Posh is seen facing disaster as one of her biggest fashion events after a downpour made the outside runway treacherous. Despite the risk, she decides to proceed, cautioning her models about the treacherous runway. Cheering her on from the front row are her supportive husband David and their children. Netflix promises 'an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Victoria's business, access to Victoria, her family, those closest to her and her fashion journey and including never-before-seen archive, the series will tell the story of Victoria's reinvention as a Creative Director of her own brand.' It comes after the streamer enjoyed huge critical success and bagged an Emmy with David's series about his astonishing football career. Becks revealed it took ages to convince his wife to sign up to do her own show. The streaming giant's documentary aims to reveal more than just Victoria's success in the industry but also explore her motivations and challenges. This intimate portrayal follows the successful Beckham documentary by Netflix, released in 2023, which chronicled David Beckham's illustrious career, reports the Express. David himself shared on the Today show that he encouraged Victoria to embark on her own Netflix venture. He stated: "In my opinion, she was the star of mine. So I just thought, 'This is the opportunity'. "She's been working on her brand for the last 18 years. She's unbelievably hard working, and no one gets to see that. So I convinced her to let people actually see what she does every day and what goes into her business." He added, "She's a very clever and hard-working lady, so I want people to see that."
Irish Independent
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
David Beckham at 50 – despite the scandals, nothing can tarnish his reputation
That famous biker? Not some twentysomething Gen Z star, but former England footballer David Beckham, who celebrated his 50th birthday yesterday. It's testament to Beckham's extraordinary career longevity and unusual international reach, not to mention the fact that his brand is seemingly Teflon. Despite some major reputational blows, from the 1998 World Cup sending off and Rebecca Loos's 2004 claims of an extramarital affair to controversy over the Qatar-hosted 2022 World Cup, Beckham is entering his golden years more professionally successful and adored than ever. A video posted by his wife Victoria on Thursday night showed the pair dancing together apparently without a care in the world − and it's easy to see why. Last year Beckham's holding company, DRJB Holdings, approved $124million (€109m) of dividend payouts, with Beckham entitled to $35m (€30m). He's also the co-owner of Inter Miami football club and his business empire includes production company Studio 99, which made the 2023 Netflix documentary Beckham. Not bad for a man who was once ridiculed as the quintessential dumb footballer. Former teammate and close friend Gary Neville thinks that media circus around the Beckhams obscured their work ethic and ambition. 'When you've got a Spice Girl and the England captain getting together, the paparazzi and tabloid element made them look unserious. Actually, they're both incredibly driven,' he said. Looking back, Beckham's zeal for building a career beyond English football was always evident, Neville said, even if many questioned his decisions at the time. 'I was disappointed on a personal level when he left Manchester United, but he would never have the global appeal he has today without playing for Real Madrid and LA Galaxy,' he added. Yet the Beckham journey might have come to a crashing halt in 1998. After being fouled by Argentina player Diego Simeone in a crucial World Cup match, Beckham petulantly kicked Simeone while he was lying on the ground, and received a red card; England then lost on penalties. The response was London pub even hanged an effigy. Speaking in the Netflix documentary, Beckham, who was just 23 at the time of the incicent, recalled: 'The whole country hated me.' Beckham had not actually seen the effigy before revisiting this nightmare in the documentary, explains Nicola Howson, co-founder with Beckham of Studio 99. 'He'd heard about it of course, but this was all before social media. I was in the room when [director] Fisher Stevens showed him that footage for the first time and I watched how it affected him,' she said. Neville added: 'I always felt the scrutiny around David was disproportionate. He was public enemy number one − booed at every ground. But I look back on that moment as something that informed his character and built his resilience. David has incredibly thick skin. You can't be at that level and not expect criticism. You never hear him whingeing about it.' Beckham was able to put that particular crisis behind him simply by continuing to play, and play brilliantly, even if suspicions lingered that his activities off the pitch were a distraction. But perhaps that was an old-fashioned attitude. Now, we mostly accept that leading athletes all cash in with numerous side hustles. Howson explained that 'the big American sports stars were [Beckham's] heroes growing up, particularly Michael Jordan. American athletes were ahead of the game the way they built their commercial brands and businesses and he always found that inspiring.' A key part of Beckham's success was making it big in the States. Paddy Harverson, who was Manchester United's director of communications from 2000 to 2004, said: 'When I first met him as a young footballer he clearly had a very strong idea of his own persona and how he projected himself. 'He cracked America because he's self-evidently committed to his football. Going to LA Galaxy, he didn't just treat it as a pre-retirement gig. Now he's playing a huge part in the growth of the league in the States.' Yet despite his wealth and status, the public still seems to have great affection for the boy-next-door version of Beckham. Richardson put that down to him and Victoria 'mastering the high-low balance. You see him partying with Tom Cruise, then eating at the local pie and mash shop.' Richardson said that Beckham's marriage to Victoria is a fairy tale 'that we all want to believe in. It's the classic sort of captain of the football team and head cheerleader match-up. They could be the hot couple in a romance novel. Weirdly they're both aspirational and underdogs, because they've had a lot of stick. But either they're really good at acting or they've proven that it's a true love match'. However, this apparently solid union, and Beckham's image as a devoted family man, was called into question in 2004 when his former personal assistant Rebecca Loos claimed that they had had a four-month affair. Beckham denied the allegations, calling them 'ludicrous', but that didn't stop the tabloid feeding frenzy. Yet Loos's version of events didn't hurt Beckham's status − she told Kay Burley on Sky One that he was an 'amazing lover' − and once again he and Victoria survived a scandal by simply outlasting it. The couple have now been married almost 26 years, and have effectively balanced their separate and joint brands. 'I can't think of any other couple in the public eye who have achieved things in their own right and yet have also maintained this very strong double act,' Harverson said. That close-knit relationship was well showcased in the Beckham documentary, Richardson said. 'They've harnessed all these different tools over the years, from pioneering the magazine wedding deal with OK! to recognising the power of a Netflix doc and becoming massive on Instagram. 'They understand the dynamic of social media − they give us just enough access, and they take the piss out of each other. 2They saw how that funny exchange in the doc, where Victoria says she's working class and David goes 'Be honest', was going viral and they leaned into it. Victoria had a T-shirt made [reading 'My dad had a Rolls-Royce'], and they re-created the moment for an Uber Eats Super Bowl commercial. They're disciplined with their brand, but they can be in on the joke.' However, being a major cultural figure, rather than just a sporting one, can be tricky to navigate. Arguably, Beckham's biggest misstep was not anticipating the backlash that would come from him becoming brand ambassador for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar − a nation with a grim record on LGBTQ+ rights. That was in stark contrast to him posing for the cover of Attitude magazine back in 2002 and saying he was honoured to be called a gay icon. Comedian Joe Lycett released a video offering £10,000 to charity if Beckham pulled out of the deal, otherwise he would shred the money in protest. Richardson said Beckham's Qatar endorsement was 'incredibly tone-deaf'. However, Neville pointed out that Beckham had been playing 'at Paris Saint-Germain for a while and he knew and respected the owners [Qatar Sports Investments], and I'd been going to the Middle East for 25 years and had never had to apologise for it before then. Because it was the World Cup, it became this huge magnet for criticism.' Ultimately, it became another example of Beckham riding out the storm. The next generation of Beckhams − sons Brooklyn (26), Romeo (22) and Cruz (20), and daughter Harper (13) − have yet to make their mark. In 2017 Brooklyn's inane photography book was soundly mocked, and he hasn't fared much better as a so-called chef. Perhaps Beckham hasn't been overtaken by younger stars because he embraces his celebrity. 'I find celebrities who moan about the attention really annoying. David is prepared to play the game,' Richardson said. Going from hero to villain and back again, at 50 Beckham isn't just playing the game − he's the champion.
New Indian Express
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Raj Rachakonda's 23 gets a release date
The makers of Raj Rachakonda's upcoming film 23 - The Movie finally set a release date for their film. Presented by Rana Daggubati, the film will hit theatres on May 16. Inspired by a series of true events, 23 features Teja and Tanmai in the lead cast. The film promises to be a socially conscious drama, exploring the themes of justice and redemption, telling a story based on three separate events of mass killings that impacted the contemporary history of the two Telugu states. Actors like Jhansi, Pawan Ramesh, Thagabothu Ramesh and Praneeth comprise the supporting cast. Mark K Robin is the music director for the film. Over the past few weeks, the makers have been consistently releasing songs from their film. Director Raj Rachakonda has penned the screenplay, while Indus Martin is the dialogue writer. In the technical team, Sunny Kurapati is the cinematographer and Anil Aalayam helms the editing. The social drama is produced under the banner of Studio 99. Raj Rachakonda has previously made acclaimed films like 8am Metro and Mallesham. As of now, 23 remains the solo big Telugu release that weekend
